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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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